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1979 Map of Pickett Hill
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1979 Map of Pickett Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The boundary between Otero County and Eddy County cuts through this arid landscape within the Lincoln National Forest during the late 1970s. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages and dramatic elevation shifts, most notably at the escarpment of The Rim in the southwest. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous man-made catchments like Anderson Tank, Keller Tank, and Pickett Tanks, alongside wells such as the Shattuck Well and Middleton Well. This infrastructure supported grazing and ranching operations in a region carved by deep incisions like Last Chance Canyon and Upper Dog Canyon. The map reveals a land utilized for more than just range, with several Gravel Pits and a prominent Radio Tower near the summit of Pickett Hill, reflecting the technological and industrial needs of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain